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April 8, 2011 MARQUETTE — A lot of work goes into the process of designing and constructing a new building, and with a bit of extra planning, buildings can be certified to be more efficient in areas like water,... more »»

March 25, 2011 ISHPEMING — What do elementary school students care about Asian carp, sea lamprey or spiny water fleas? Maybe not much now, but several schools around the Upper Peninsula hoped to plant the awarenes... more »»

February 18, 2011 MARQUETTE — The food we eat is necessary for keeping our bodies functioning, but conventional farming practices might have you getting a little more than you expected with your produce, meat and... more »»

February 4, 2011 MUNISING — Going green and reducing your environmental impact might seem like a big change for the typical American’s lifestyle, but it’s often small changes made by entire communities that can make... more »»

December 31, 2010 ISHPEMING — Thanks to the power of search engines, the Internet can provide countless tips and advice for people wanting to reduce their carbon footprint, but it’s not the only resource. more »»

December 14, 2010 MUNISING — More than 700 Alger County residents recently participated in a survey on energy use and climate change, providing information that will help the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and... more »»

October 22, 2010 MARQUETTE — Orange and black and green? While green may not be a color people traditionally associate with Halloween, with the holiday representing a spooky $6 billion industry in the United States,... more »»

October 1, 2010 MARQUETTE — Trading playful banter and stories around the table, the group of around 10 women sat with fingers working busily to turn old newspaper and magazine strips into colorful beads for... more »»

September 10, 2010 MARQUETTE — The change from summer to fall is usually an opportunity for households to pack away the outdoor lawn furniture, rake the lawn and do some general cleanup around the hous. more »»